Guidance has been provided to National Health Service organisations in England on the secure management of all patients' property. This includes the process for documenting patients\u2019 property, transferring patients and discharging patients.<\/p>
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Patients should be advised of their rights and responsibilities with respect to property taken onto the NHS organisations premises.<\/p>
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In addition to the information provided in the previous answer, NHS England is actively engaged with the Department and other key stakeholders in drafting the user guidance stemming from the Mental Capacity Act (Amendment) Bill. This is likely to contain information on the handling of personal effects for those patients without mental capacity and will be cascaded to all NHS Standard Contract holders once finalised. Further information is available on NHS England\u2019s website at the following link:<\/p>
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https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/safeguarding/our-work/adult-network/<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> NHS England together with the Department have also published guidance to support implementation of the \u2018red bag\u2019 scheme which supports an efficient and safe transfer process from care home to hospital, while also ensuring greater protection for residents\u2019 personal items. Further information is available at the following link:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/quick-guide-redbag-hospital-transfer-v1.pdf<\/a><\/p>"}
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